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How To Choose The Best Car Accident Lawyer

How To Choose The Best Car Accident Lawyer

When you’re injured in a car accident there are a lot of calls you need to make. The first one may need to be to an ambulance if injuries are serious. Or it might be to the police to begin paperwork and assessment on the accident and damages. You may need to call a tow truck or body shop to help with your damaged vehicle. You’ll need to call your doctor to set up a check-up, even if you think you’re ok just to be sure you don’t have any lingering injuries. And then you’re done, right? Wrong!

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Utah's PIP Insurance

Understanding Utah’s PIP Car Insurance

Utah Personal Injury Protection Benefits A brief summary by Flickinger Boulton Robson Weeks (Not a thorough review of Utah PIP law; please contact your attorney with questions regarding your case.) Whether you were a driver, passenger, bicyclist, or pedestrian and were injured in a motor vehicle collision, you are entitled to personal injury protection benefits, or PIP. In Provo, UT, the personal injury attorneys of Flickinger Boulton Robson Weeks have the experience and skills necessary to help you collect the maximum amount of benefits. Utah is a “no-fault” state, meaning that payments for medical expenses, wage loss, and

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No Fault PIP Benefits

Utah No Fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits A brief summary by Flickinger Boulton Robson Weeks (Not a thorough review of Utah PIP law; please contact your attorney with questions regarding your case.) Whether you were a driver, passenger, bicyclist, or pedestrian and were injured in a motor vehicle collision, you are entitled to personal injury protection benefits, or PIP. In Provo, UT, the personal injury attorneys of Flickinger Boulton Robson Weeks have the experience and skills necessary to help you collect the maximum amount of benefits. Utah is a “no-fault” state, meaning that payments for medical expenses,

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Car Accident Compensation Evaluation

Car Accident Compensation

CAR ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS UTAH Don’t Trust Your Car Accident Compensation to an Insurance Adjuster At Flickinger Boulton Robson Weeks in Provo, Utah, our car accident claims lawyers know that one of the most pressing concerns for car accident victims is getting full and fair compensation. You want to know exactly how much compensation you are entitled to, which is a surprisingly complex question. With decades of experience on our side, we are prepared to answer this question. Our Utah auto accident attorneys are prepared to pursue maximum compensation, starting immediately. First Things First: Use Your PIP Benefits

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10 Emergency Items To Keep in Your Car

10 Emergency Items To Keep in Your Car

You never know what situation you’ll be in. Having a few emergency essentials in your car can be a big help. Prevent a tough situation from becoming tougher when you aren’t prepared. Stocking your trunk with a few of these can be a big help in the long run. 1. Water Water is an extremely important thing to have in an emergency. It is a life-sustaining substance. Keeping a gallon of water in your trunk will give you a little peace of mind during an emergency. 2. First Aid Kit If there is an emergency, there may also

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Why is Tailgating Dangerous?

Why is Tailgating Dangerous?

We’ve all been guilty of it—following the car in front of you too closely, also known as tailgating. It can be frustrating to follow behind a slow car, but it’s much more frustrating to deal with a car accident. Tailgating leads to rear-ending. It’s a common but reckless driving behavior that leads to many car wrecks. To be a safe driver, you should do what you can do to avoid tailgating. The Dangers of Tailgating Driving too closely behind the car in front of your leaves you very little reaction time to break in the case of an

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Who is Liable After a Parking Lot Injury?

Who is Liable After a Parking Lot Injury?

When you are injured in a parking lot, the property owner may be held liable for your injuries. If you can prove negligence and causation in regards to the injury, the property owner may be responsible for the damages caused—whether they are physical, mental, or emotional. Premise Liability Premise liability laws include property secure measures, meaning that if there is a clear need for extra security and that need is not met, the owner could be held liable. For example, there may be a need for a security guard, a security camera, some extra lighting, and so on.

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Wrongful Death Lawsuits

The Basics of Wrongful Death Lawsuits

A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action case brought up against a defendant whose actions have caused the death of another. Most wrongful death suits are filed by loved ones of the deceased—it may be the victim’s parents, spouse, or children. There are certain things that will need to be proven to achieve compensation in a wrongful death suit. Negligence In most personal injury cases, including wrongful death, negligence must be proved to receive compensation. Essentially, you need to be able to prove that another party’s negligent or careless actions were responsible for someone’s death. You must

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Top Causes of Car Accidents - Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton

Top Causes of Car Accidents

You can avoid a car accident and a potential personal injury case when you avoid these common causes of car accidents. From distracted driving to speeding, we’ve all been there. But safe driving helps you avoid trouble. 1. Distracted Driving With the use of technology, distracted driving is becoming more and more common. It’s a common driving faux pas—it’s easy to get distracted. Whether you’re looking at a phone, GPS, talking to a friend, or just lost in a daydream, if you’re eyes and mind aren’t on the road, you are a distracted driver. Do what you need

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Examples of Personal Injury Claims

Examples of Personal Injury Claims

A personal injury claim takes place when some are injured due to someone else’s actions. The person who caused the injury, whether intentional or not, can be held legally liable if they are guilty of neglect. Most personal injury claims are handled through an informal settlement, but in some cases, they can formalize in civil court. If an individual file a civil complaint against other persons, business, or group claiming that their actions or negligence led to a personal injury, a formal lawsuit will occur. Wrongful Death Claims In the case of wrongful death claims, any family members

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The Basics of Premises Liability

The Basics of Premises Liability

In the case of premise liability, an injury or some sort of damage has occurred due to some unsafe or defective condition on someone’s property—which means the property owner can be held liable. If any of these injuries or damages are due to the property owner’s negligence, there is a good case for premise liability. Being injured on someone else’s property is not enough to have a premise liability case, you’ll need to be able to prove negligence. As a property owner, you are responsible to take reasonable care—whether your property is public or otherwise. If a property owner

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Boating Accidents and DUI

Boating Accidents and DUI

Boating is a recreational activity that allows people to get away from the daily stresses of the real world. But while boating can be a lot of fun, it also comes with some responsibility. Anyone operating a vehicle on the water is required to adhere to maritime laws. These laws hold boaters responsible for doing their part to keep individuals on their boat, and those in surrounding waters, safe. If a boater violates maritime law and an accident occurs, he or she can be held responsible for any resulting damages, which may be significant. Boating accidents frequently cause

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